NOW Hear This: September 29, 2023 Newsletter
Message from National NOW President Christian F. Nunes
Greetings Feminists,
As September winds down, I want to thank everyone for taking the time to focus on their allyship this month and ensure they are taking steps to be effective and active allies. We must all commit to constantly and consistently putting in the work to be true advocates.
The end of September also brings the unwelcome news of an impending government shutdown. This shutdown would have a devastating impact on women, children, and families nationwide — especially women of color, young people, and those living in rural areas. Vital nutrition assistance, such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is at risk. This is concerning as programs such as these serve nearly half of the babies that are born in our country. Further restrictions would directly impact abortion access and reproductive health services. And workers’ rights and a woman’s ability to thrive in the workplace are also under direct threat with the proposed cuts to funding for the Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
As members of NOW, we stand for women, children, and families having the ability to live their lives freely and safely, uninhibited by extremists seeking to control and restrict. As allies, let’s continue to speak out against this looming shutdown and raise awareness in our communities for these programs and services that help so many. NOW has never been one to stand back in the face of injustice and we won’t start now.
In solidarity,
Christian